Autodestruction on the criticism of Team Spirit’s behavior at The International 2026: “There isn’t a shred of hypocrisy in their emotions.”
Caster Daria “Autodestruction” Medvedeva spoke out on her personal Telegram channel about the criticism of Team Spirit players’ behavior following their victories at The International 2026.
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I’m noticing more and more outrage among the particularly sensitive members of the Dota community over Team Spirit’s “unsportsmanlike” behavior. I can only say one thing: at least there isn’t a shred of hypocrisy in their emotions
They stepped out of their booths, shook their opponents’ hands, and hugged each other. No disrespect whatsoever. Emotions surged, and then they subsided.
Some of them had dreamed of such a trophy; others couldn’t even have imagined themselves in the final. Some couldn’t believe they’d get to touch the Aegis for the third time. At moments like these, *** [damn], it’s hard to find the right words!
And there was really no need to eavesdrop
Earlier, Team Spirit carry Ilya “Yatoro” Mulyarchuk, after winning the first map of their match against 1w Team (Iron Wing) at The International 2026, was caught on air hurling an insult at his opponents: “Suck it, *** [freaks].” Natus Vincere manager Zhanna “Ryzhaya” Batkovna condemned Ilya’s behavior: “Yatoro is a genius and puts up an *** [incredible] carry diff, and I adore him as a player for his skill, but this *** [nonsense] is unacceptable.”
Photo by Daria “Autodestruction” Medvedeva.
